The Sasquash was a giant winter squash given to us by our friends Al and Christl.  I defrosted a bag of it — about 2 cups, cubed — and stewed it with onions, green chiles, chipotle, and tomatoes.   I browned a cut-up chicken and braised it in the stew.  It was pretty good, but it needs work.  I’ll get it right next time.

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